Category Archives: Obituary

Fred White

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“When my life has ended & my time has run out, my friends & my loved ones I’ll leave, there’s no doubt, but one things for certain, when it comes my time, I’ll leave this world with a satisfied mind”
On October 28th, we lost a great man, Frederick Gordon White, age 74 years.
Fred is leaving behind his best friend of 55 years Elsie, his Daughter Trudy and partner Harold, Son Rick and wife Tracy, Daughter Paula & husband Dion, Granddaughter Bobbilee & husband Glenn, Grandson Wendell and wife Mel, Grandson Taylor and partner Kelsey, Granddaughter Paige & partner Josh  and Grandson Randi and partner Melanie. He will be thoroughly missed by his pride and joys Tenley, Ella, Freddie, Cove, Cade, Damien and his trusty 4 legged companion Drew.
Fred is also leaving behind his confidant & Road trip buddy Uncle D (Lorraine), sisters Nancy (Paul), Lorraine (Johnny), Trudy (Harv), Cathy (Gordie), Bonnie (Bill), Rose (Lloyd) & Bill.
Sisters & Brothers in law Fronie (Ralph), Ennett (Bill), Faye (Gary), Boyd (Maxine), Herman (Darlene), Curtis (Ethel), Eddie (Carolyn) Sydney (Glenda), Stan (Lucy), Patsy, Rosie, Hursie & Donald.
Fred also left behind his good buddy Monster, and a large number of nieces and nephews, who has shared many memories of Uncle Fred/Chummy, since learning of his passing.
The berries don’t stand a chance with you and Vern together again.
“Now im going back on the same train that brought me here before, while my baby walks the streets of Baltimore”
To respect Fred’s wishes, A private ceremony will be held by the family.

Gordon Jones

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Passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, Gordon Jones of Whitbourne, aged 61 years.
Predeceased by parents, Ada and Olaf Jones, sister Tina.
Leaving to mourn, 7 brothers, Wayne (Maureen), Bob (Lorraine), Olaf (Heather), Derrick (Norma), Calvin (Kim), Mark (Janis) and John.
Special friends Nancy Dawe, Scott Hutchings and a large number of other family and friends.

Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home October  on Saturday 29, 2022 from 9:00 am -11:00 am. Funeral service will take place at  the Funeral Home at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Church, Whitbourne.

Alice May Jones (Morgan)

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Alice May Jones(Morgan) 1939- 2022 Passed from earthly life into eternal life on October 24,  2022

Predeceased by her Husband Wilfred, Son Wayne, Grandson Cade, Parent’s William and Ada Morgan, Siblings- Jim, Dave, Judy.

She passed peacefully at home safe in the arm of Jesus, Surrounded by her loving family, who will always carry her in their hearts. Daughter- Linda(Neal),  Son- Raymond(Betty),  Daughter- Brenda(Brian),  Son- Billy(Pattie),  Son- Danny(Tina),  Son- Terry(Goldie),  Son- Andy(Janice),  Daughter- Jeannette,  Daughter- Denise(Darren), Daughter- Kim(Les), Son- Rodney(Lori Ann) 26 Grandchildren, 30 great Grandchildren, 2 great great Grandchildren, Siblings- Bill, Emmy , Annie Linda and large circle of Family and friends❤️

The family would like to give a special thank you to her amazing home care workers, who felt like part of our family.  We would also like to send a special thanks to Robyn from Eastern Health for all of her support. God places people like you, right where you need to be. Thanks so much.

Mom’s kindness, love and friendship will always be remembered by all who knew her.

Visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 am,  2:00 – 5:00 pm, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Thursday,

10:00 am – 12.00 noon.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 27th. at 2:00 pm at Whitbourne Anglican Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Ronald McDonald House. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Holloway’s Funeral Home in Whitbourne.

Alexander (Alex) Brace

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Alexander (Alex) Brace

Nov. 13, 1946 – Oct. 14, 2022

 

Passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre on Friday October 14, 2022 with his family by his side Alexander Brace of Long Cove, aged 75 years.

 

Predeceased by his parents, Sandy & Sarah Brace, Baby Girl Brace, mother & father-in-law Reuben & Jane Soper, Sisters Stella (Roland) Newhook, Mary (Lionel) Norris, Brother Edward (Amy) Smith & Brother-in-law’s Leonard Temple, Lawrence Bursey & Sister-in-law Mary Brace.

Leaving to mourn his devoted wife of 56 years Meleta. Daughters Michelle (Chris) Upshall, Renee (Shannon) Bruce, Granddaughter Chelsea (Corey) Hudson, Great-Grandson Dakota Hudson & his fury grandson Jaxson.

Sister’s Theresa Bursey, Tillie Lake, Brother’s Bert (Louise) Smith, Don Brace, Herbert Brace, Sister-in-law Pearl Rideout, Brother-in-law Ford (Georgia) Soper, Edward (Olga) Soper, Clyde (Jeanette) Soper, Everette (Sandra) Soper, Calvin (Rosalie) Soper, Cliff (Karen) Soper & Wilson (Shirley) Soper, and a large circle of family and friends.

 

Alex loved hunting, fishing, camping and cutting wood. But most importantly was his family that he adored and they him. Alex was a friend to anyone who needed a helping hand. Alex was a 30 plus year employee of Newfoundland Hydro, beginning at the age of 20 as a line worker and retiring in 2001 as Transmission Line Supervisor.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kristy Thompkins and the nurses of 4 North A, Health Sciences Centre.

Visitation at Bethel Untied Church Norman’s Cove on Monday October 17, 2022 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday October 18 2022 at 11:00am, from Bethel Untied Church, Norman’s Cove.

Flowers gratefully accepted or donations made in Alex’s memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

“A father like you is rare, one that’s so generous, smart and kind. A father like you is what everyone needs, full of smiles and laughter, always doing great deeds. Nothing can replace a father like you, but when you get to heaven, God will be lucky to have you too”

Fanny Thorne

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Fanny Thorne

January 14,1949 – October 14,2022

 

It is with heavy hearts the family of Fanny Thorne, nee Sheppard, wish to announce her passing at the Health Sciences Centre on Oct. 13,2022 surrounded by family. Predeceased by mother Lillian, husband Melvin, brothers-in- laws Gerald and Edward Peddle.

Leaving to mourn and celebrate her life are daughters Sandra(Wade), Dinah, 2 grandchildren Michael (Alicia) and Victoria. Great grandson Elijah, sister-in-law Marina and extended family. Visitation will take place at the Good Sheppard Anglican Church, Norman’s Cove Mon. Oct.17 from 7pm to 9pm and Tues. Oct. 18 10am to 2pm. Funeral to follow at 2pm.Interment at the Anglican Graveyard Norman’s Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fanny Thorne Memorial Fund.

Lillian Crann

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Lillian Crann also known to many as MIMI passed away peacefully on October 12, 2022 at the Miller Centre.

Public Visitation – Sunday October 16, 2022 from 2 to 4 pm at the United Church, Fair Haven,
Funeral to follow on Monday October 17th, 2022 at 2:30pm
Predeceased by her long time partner Robert Jarvis, Siblings: Shirley (Chesley) Collett, Effie (Ira) Crann, Gerald (Myrtle) Crann, Parents: Violet and Richard Crann
Leaving to mourn her sisters Gertie (Hallett) Jarivs, Phyllis (Ernie) Perham and brother Elwood (Mabel) Crann.
She will be lovingly and sadly missed by her special great niece Crystal (Brad) Hefferan and Crystal’s two children Bradlee and Nathan Hefferan, who she dearly adored. Also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the staff at the Miller Centre and Dr. Manning for the last 10 years of care.
Appreciation is also extended to Brenda Jarvis, your kindness and compassion has not gone unnoticed. Thank you so much.
Donations may be made to the Cancer Care Foundation in memory of Lillian Crann

Albert Donald Warren

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ALBERT DONALD WARREN
May 28, 1941 – September 15, 2022
It is with much love and broken hearts the family of Donald Warren wish to announce his peaceful passing at Carbonear General Hospital on the morning of September 15, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Predeceased by parents Noah and Pheobe Warren, parents in law Robert and Mary Elizabeth Reid, brothers Hughie and Leslie, brothers in law Raymond, Tommy, Kenneth, Thomas sister in law Jennie.
Leaving to mourn and celebrate his life his devoted wife of 59 years Ida; his 2 children Ronnie (Jackie), and Sheila Smith (Neville); 4 granddaughters Robyn Warren (Bryton), Melany Warren (Gary), Nicole Oliver (Christopher), and Danielle Penney (Sam); 3 great grandchildren, Emma, Ian, and Julia; brother Melvin Warren (Trudy), sister Pearl Smith (Ben), sister’s in law Glynes Warren and Cora Reid, brothers in law Ron Reid (Brenda), Bob Reid (Ruth), and Perry Reid, sisters in law Shirley Howell, Patricia Humby (Steve), Sylvia Reid (Roger), Cathy Reid, and a large circle of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place at St. John the Baptist Church, Chapel Arm on Saturday September 17th from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm.
Funeral service will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Sunday, September 18th at 2pm, with internment to follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Long Harbour Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Care Foundation Patient & Family Support Fund, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6.

James Patrick Kelly

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With  saddened hearts we announce the passing of James Patrick Kelly on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the Lion’s Manor in Placentia

He is predeceased by his parents, Pad and Alice Kelly, parents-in-law , Jack & Monica Burke, Brother-in-law Gerard Brothers and his twin brother Patrick.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 26 years, Catherine, sister Patsy, his nephew’s Curtis(Amy) Brothers, Evan Brothers, Christopher (Erin Burke, Timothy (Alama)  Burke, and Caine (Michelle) Burke, nieces Leann Brothers, Sonya (Steve). Brothers-in-law Roger Burke, Chris (Lydia) Burke, Also great-nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Long Harbour on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 10:30 am

Special thanks to the staff and doctors at  The Lion’s Manor for all their care and kindness. Special thanks to Roxanne & Felix and his friends and family

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society.

 

 

 

 

Larry Walter Drover

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Passed away suddenly on August 1, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta, Larry Walter Drover at the age of 37 years.

He was predeceased by his father Larry Drover, Grandfather’s- Gordon Drover and Bernard McGrath

Grandmother- Marie McGrath, Aunt- Verna Baldwin, Aunt-in-Law- Elaine McGrath, Uncle- Aiden McGrath

Uncles-in-Law- Cluney Warren, Raymond McGrath and Shandy Hodder.

 

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, Mother- Cynthia Drover, Kelligrews, CBS, Sister- Sherry(Gordon Buss) Edmonton, Alberta, Brother- Gordon, St. John’s

Grandmother- Eva Drover, Mt. Pearl, Two beautiful nieces- Alexandra and Rory, Many friends from Newfoundland and Alberta, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

Cremation has taken place.

Visitation at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm.

Funeral service will take place at the Funeral Home at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at 11am inurnment to follow at Anglican Cemetery, Whitbourne.

Jolyne Patricia Upshall (Peddle)

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It is with deep Sadness that the family of  Jolyne Upshall (age 46 years) of Little Harbour East announces her passing on  Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Predeceased by her mother Daphne Peddle and father-in-law Fred Upshall.

Leaving to mourn are her devoted husband, Harold, father Howard Peddle, brother Mark (Nicole) Peddle, nephew Dylan Peddle;  sister Elizabeth Peddle (Iwan) and niece Jessica; mother-in-law Linda Upshall; brother-in-law Ross (Trudy) Thorne, nieces Olivia & Sara Thorne. Also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Cremation as taken place. Visitation and Funeral service will be announced later. In Jolyne’s memory donations may be made to Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation, 300 Prince Philip Drive,
St. John’s, NL  A1B 3V6